For Keeps

Pressure is building for the US government to release the files connected to Jeffrey Epstein, the financier and convicted sex offender who died in custody in 2019. Supporters across the political spectrum are demanding full disclosure of records naming associates and contacts, arguing the public deserves transparency about the scope of his network and who may have been protected.

Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir has discussed the ongoing deadlock between the government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, focusing on events of 25 September, on the Geo News talk show Capital Talk. The episode is drawing wide attention as negotiations between the two sides remain stalled, with viewers closely following what Mir revealed about the state of the political talks.

U.S. News & World Report examines how American colleges are rethinking workforce preparation as students and employers question whether degrees translate into jobs. The piece explores how institutions are adjusting programs, partnerships and career services to move students from campus to career amid growing scrutiny of the value of higher education.

A detailed analysis of migration patterns from Kerala, the southern Indian state long associated with large-scale overseas movement to the Gulf and beyond, is drawing wide attention. Kerala migration remains a defining feature of its economy, with remittances shaping household incomes and the state's labour market. The topic has sparked discussion about the latest trends in who is leaving, where they are going, and what it means for the state.

Iran's president has issued a defiant message to Donald Trump, declaring that Iran will never 'bend the knee'. The statement, reported by BBC News, underscores the ongoing tension between Tehran and Washington, drawing wide attention as observers watch for how the US president responds and whether the exchange will escalate diplomatic conflict between the two nations.

It has been one year since the United States ended its federal electric vehicle tax credit, prompting renewed debate over whether EV adoption can keep growing without government incentives. Commentators are weighing slower sales against falling battery prices, expanding charging networks and automakers' long-term commitments to electrification. The question of whether the electric transition remains inevitable, or stalls without subsidies, is drawing wide attention.

A side event is being held at the 63rd Session of the UN Human Rights Council under the title 'Beyond Settlement Goods: Third-State and Corporate Responsibilities in Relation to Israel's Unlawful Occupation'. It is organised by the Independent Commission for Human Rights and Law for Palestine (UK), and focuses on the legal duties of states and companies regarding Israel's occupation, beyond consumer boycotts of settlement products.

The United Nations Security Council convened to discuss the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The meeting comes amid ongoing instability in the country, though details of the discussion or any outcome have not yet been made public. Observers are watching for statements or resolutions emerging from the session.

Two Anchorage attorneys are publicly taking opposing sides on whether Alaska should abandon its current election system. The debate centers on the state's voting rules, including its ranked-choice process, and the lawyers present competing arguments for and against keeping or replacing the system. The exchange has drawn attention as Alaska's elections remain a subject of ongoing political contention.

A new poll conducted by Oregon Public Broadcasting finds the state's gubernatorial race in a virtual deadlock, with candidates in a statistical tie as the election nears. The tight numbers suggest neither campaign has broken away, keeping Oregon's governor's contest in play and drawing attention to how the outcome could shift the balance in this closely watched race.

Senator Eric Schmitt made remarks about Jack Smith, the former special counsel who pursued the federal cases against Donald Trump. The comments drew attention on social media, with users debating the criticism and its political implications.

A bill that would restrict members of Congress from trading individual stocks failed to advance in the Senate. The legislation had been pushed by backers of a congressional stock trading ban, a proposal with broad public support across party lines. Its defeat leaves ethics advocates frustrated and keeps the issue alive as a campaign talking point ahead of future votes.

A widely shared essay by Derek Thompson argues that Americans have stopped hosting one another: people are overwhelmingly staying home, yet visits between friends and family keep falling. Commenters point to rising loneliness, the collapse of third places, cost-of-living pressures and home-centered entertainment as reasons for the decline of the dinner party and casual drop-in.

Brazilian Indigenous leader Sonia Guajajara says Indigenous participation in government goes beyond holding a ministry, arguing her community is entering politics itself. Her remarks highlight the growing political presence of Indigenous peoples in Brazil and the broader struggle for representation and environmental justice.

A fundraising appeal is circulating for a young man named Hilen and his sister, who are seeking donations so both can attend university. According to the appeal, the family is also dealing with health problems and needs additional support to cover living costs. Supporters are urging people not to forget the family and to contribute through the shared fundraising link.

A Hindi gardening tip circulating widely claims that tulsi (holy basil) plants can be saved from drying out immediately if certain care steps are followed. The advice, tagged under tulsi plant care and gardening tips, has drawn large engagement, with hundreds of thousands of people reacting as home gardeners look for ways to keep the sacred plant healthy.

The owner of Clover, a miniature horse, says she will challenge a ruling against keeping the animal. The dispute has drawn local attention, with supporters sympathetic to the owner's effort to keep the small horse. Details of the ruling, the jurisdiction and the grounds for the appeal have not been made clear in available coverage.

Dame Esther Rantzen, the veteran broadcaster and ChildLine founder, has become a prominent public advocate in Britain's assisted dying debate. Speaking openly about her terminal cancer diagnosis and her wish to travel to Dignitas in Switzerland, she has pressed politicians, including Sir Keir Starmer, to allow a vote on changing the law, keeping the issue high on the national agenda.

Residents of Wôlinak, an Abenaki community near Bécancour, Quebec, are on alert after reports of a cougar seen in the village. Outlets including TVA Nouvelles, Le Nouvelliste and Noovo Info covered the sighting, with authorities urging caution. People are sharing the news as residents keep an eye out and wait for confirmation or guidance from officials.

Hofstra University researchers argue that financial literacy education cannot work in isolation because it often ignores the systemic inequities that shape people's financial realities, such as unequal access to credit, generational wealth gaps and discrimination. They say effective financial education should be paired with awareness of structural barriers, so learners understand that outcomes depend on more than individual choices.

BRE Tiesi, mother of one of Nick Cannon's children, is pushing back on the idea that she co-parents jointly with the other mothers of his children. In her comments she says "there is no we", stressing that each mother raises her own child independently rather than as a group, a remark that has drawn attention given Cannon's large blended family.

Psychologists warn that children may stop opening up to parents when every conversation turns into an interrogation or a stream of advice. Experts say emotional safety and patient listening matter more than constant questioning or instant solutions, and encourage parents to hold open, judgement-free conversations so children feel safe sharing their problems.